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I loved seeing new places and amazing views
I loved seeing new places and amazing views . I loved the hike...
A really great trip
A really great trip with an excellent leader and driver.
I loved the tour
I loved the tour, the places we visited also the accommodations.
Vehicle was fun and comfortable.
Vehicle was fun and comfortable.
Really enthusiastic
Great transport ad the guides were great. Really enthusiastic.
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Great guides
Great guides, route and overall tour. Just a couple of things arou...
Unscrupulous
This company went bankrupt and we lost $20,000 we didn’t get one penny back. They didn’t even have the decency to contact you by phone. They just sent out an email. ...
Trip such a wonderful experience
We went to London, Paris, and Rome in September, 2015 with this company. Our Tour Captains were Ryane Moates and Mark Story; and they made our trip such a wonderful ...
the unique culture and landscape of Nepal and its wonderful people
NEPAL, 8-19 OCT 2018: Two years in the planning, and as what I have now learned is most properly called a "roadie b*tch", I dreamed of riding in Nepal and coming fac...
amazing job from thoughtfully putting the group together
I loved it <3 From start to finish, H+I did an amazing job from thoughtfully putting the group together through all of the tactical, guiding best rides, very comf...
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I also visited Whistler, which was awesome
The Yukon tour was completely awesome. The scenery was beautiful and each day we did something different. With over 700km of trails we only scratched the surface of ...
We had an amazing trip.
We had an amazing trip with Discover Corps to the Dominican Republic.
The mix of a day of work to a day of play (with other Dominicans/Haitians) was terrific.
I brought my husband and ten year old daughter to their base camp in the Dominican Republic. The base camp of traditional architecture with raised walkways and a cen...
Perfect first trip to Italy
We flew in from Albany, New York. The entire nine days of the Tour we had nothing but incredible food. Our guide Giovanni spoke perfect English and is a true expert ...
The real Italy we have never seen!
We have visited Italy a few times but never had an experience quiet like this one. Everything was authentic, our group was made up of only 6 guests and the whole exp...
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Perfect Trip away from the crowds!
My mother and I spent five wonderful days with Giovanni and Chantelle. We had incredible food and superb service everyday, definitely a luxury experience in a small ...
Italy as you have never experienced it!
In 10 days we watched and learned how wine is made, visited some of the best restaurants of our lives, tasted a black truffle for the first time, cooked some incredi...
Really in Safe Hands
We had a new year family trip to Rajasthan in Dec 2019 with Safehand Travels and the overall experience was amazing. Some key highlights as below: 1. The driver was ...
Overall a good tour
It was a long weekend Jaisalmer family trip. We stayed one night at a camp near sand dunes. It was a great experience. Then we moved to city tour next day. Our hotel...
First trip to Italy
First trip to Europe for us, we did not know where to start. Chantelle and Giovanni helped us with everything, from transportation to reservation of trains. A real a...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Small Group Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Most favorably reviewed small group tour operators have a few key things in common: attention to detail, a truly small group size, engaged local guides and a flexible attitude. Travelers who have been happy with their small group tour experience speak of how well organized and seamless their travels were, how much they were able to see and how they never felt rushed or like just another face in the crowd.
The most indelible memories were those from off-the-beaten-path experiences: accessing a museum after hours, sharing a meal with a local family, going behind the scenes at a centuries-old vineyard with one of the founder’s ancestors. Look for these special moments as you read reviews to get a better understanding of what might be possible on your own trip.
Those casting a negative review of their small group tour likely didn’t pay as close attention to their tour company’s personality. Some focus on younger travelers, some older, some on families - it’s important to do your research and limit your choices to those that not only offer trips where you want to go, but do so with travelers of similar age and interest to yourself.
Others may have been prompted to review their trip negatively if they were expecting a departure that never happened because of low numbers. Guaranteed (or not) departures is a key factor to consider - ask about this up front and what the tour operator’s policy is.
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